Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
Writing That Sticks: Using ARCS with Ruth Douthitt
Ever watch a promising writing class lose steam by midterm? We’ve been there, and we built this conversation to flip that script using the ARCS model—Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction—as a practical blueprint for...
Working with IT, Security, and Procurement: The New Collaboration Trio
AI tools can make learning design faster and more creative, but the moment a tool touches prompts, uploads, learner responses, employee information, or system integrations, approvals can feel like a hard stop. We talk through...
Accessibility Is a Competitive Edge with Maxwell Ivey
Accessibility isn’t a box to tick at launch; it’s the backbone of products people actually trust. Jackie sat down with Maxwell “The Blind Blogger” Ivey—founder of The Accessibility Advantage and longtime advocate for inclusiv...
AI Tutors, Coaches, and Practice Bots: When They Help and When They D…
A bot can sound warm, responsive, and confident, and still teach the wrong thing. That’s the tension we dig into as we explore AI tutors, AI coaches, and practice bots through the lens that matters most to instructional desig...
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Recent Blog Posts
How to Use the ARCS Model to Enhance Writing Instruction in Any Class…
In today’s educational landscape, keeping students engaged in writing can be a challenge, especially in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. In this blog post that corresponds with a conversation Jackie had with guest Ruth …
Navigating AI Tool Approvals: A Guide for Instructional Designers
In the rapidly evolving landscape of instructional design, the integration of AI tools can often feel like navigating a maze. You may have the perfect tool in mind, but suddenly, you're faced with numerous approvals and questions from IT, security, …
Embracing Accessibility: The Key to Success for Educational Instituti…
In the digital age, accessibility is no longer an optional feature; it is a necessity for organizations and educational institutions. In this enlightening episode of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin speaks with Maxwell Ivy, foun…
About the Host
Award-Winning Instructional Designer, College Professor, Consultant, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an award-winning instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an award-winning adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.